Securing your business in the AI Era
Join Andrew Yager and Phil Meyer from Catalyst 345 as they talk about how to use the Microsoft Ecosystem to deliver Secure AI in your business. Continue reading Securing your business in the AI Era
Category: AI
Did your AI tooling just make that up?
I used to be able to spot an LLM hallucination a mile away. The writing had a whiff about it — too confident, slightly off-topic, a citation that didn’t quite exist. You’d read it, squint, and go: no, that’s not right. That job is getting harder. Not because the models have stopped making things up. They haven’t. The problem is that they’ve got much better … Continue reading Did your AI tooling just make that up?
How to Run a “Shadow AI” Audit Without Slowing Down Your Team
It usually starts small. Someone uses an AI tool to refine a difficult email. Someone enables an AI add-on inside a SaaS app because it promises to save an hour a week. Someone pastes a paragraph into a chatbot to “make it sound better.” Then it becomes routine. And once it’s routine, it stops being a simple tool decision and becomes a data governance issue: … Continue reading How to Run a “Shadow AI” Audit Without Slowing Down Your Team
Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026
AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending emails automatically. This isn’t some far-off future. It’s where things are headed in 2026 and beyond, as AI shifts from reactive tools to proactive, autonomous agents. This next wave of AI is called “Agentic AI.” It describes AI that can set a goal, figure out … Continue reading Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026
The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)
The phone rings, and it’s your boss. The voice is unmistakable; with the same flow and tone you’ve come to expect. They’re asking for a favor: an urgent wire transfer to lock in a new vendor contract, or sensitive client information that’s strictly confidential. Everything about the call feels normal, and your trust kicks in immediately. It’s hard to say no to your boss, and … Continue reading The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)
AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the business world by storm, pushing organizations of all sizes to adopt new tools that boost efficiency and sharpen their competitive edge. Among these tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot rises to the top, offering powerful productivity support through its seamless integration with the familiar Office 365 environment. In the push to adopt new technologies and boost productivity, many businesses buy licenses … Continue reading AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste
6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools
We all agree that public AI tools are fantastic for general tasks such as brainstorming ideas and working with non-sensitive customer data. They help us draft quick emails, write marketing copy, and even summarize complex reports in seconds. However, despite the efficiency gains, these digital assistants pose serious risks to businesses handling customer Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Most public AI tools use the data you … Continue reading 6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools
The AI Policy Playbook: 5 Critical Rules to Govern ChatGPT and Generative AI
ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, such as DALL-E, offer significant benefits for businesses. However, without proper governance, these tools can quickly become a liability rather than an asset. Unfortunately, many companies adopt AI without clear policies or oversight. Only 5% of U.S. executives surveyed by KPMG have a mature, responsible AI governance program. Another 49% plan to establish one in the future but have … Continue reading The AI Policy Playbook: 5 Critical Rules to Govern ChatGPT and Generative AI